Crash of a Douglas C-47 near Jinotega: 8 killed
Date & Time:
Aug 27, 1984
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Catacamas - Catacamas
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
6
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
8
Circumstances:
The aircraft departed Catacamas-El Aguacate Airport on a 'survey' flight over Nicaragua. While flying at low height, it was shot down by a surface-to-air missile (SAM-7) fired by soldiers from the Sandinista Popular Army. The aircraft crashed, killing all eight occupants.
Probable cause:
Shot down by a surface-to-air missile.
